Naro

For the Southern African language, see Naro language. For the Korean launcher, see Naro-1. For the Korean launch center, see Naro Space Center. For the Japanese research institution, see National Agriculture and Food Research Organization.

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Naro
Comune
Comune di Naro
View from the castle View from the castle
Naro Location of Naro in Italy
Coordinates:
Country	Italy
Region	Sicily
Province / Metropolitan city	Agrigento (AG)
Area
• Total	207 km2 (80 sq mi)
Elevation	600 m (2,000 ft)
Population (December 31, 2011)
• Total	8,169
• Density	39/km2 (100/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Naresi
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	92028
Dialing code	0922
Patron saint	San Calogero
Saint day	June 18
Website	Official website

Naro (Sicilian: Naru) is a comune in the province of Agrigento, on the island of Sicily, Italy. It is bounded by the comuni of Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Camastra, Campobello di Licata, Canicattì, Castrofilippo, Delia, Favara, Licata, Palma di Montechiaro, Ravanusa and Sommatino.

History

There was already a settlement in the area of Naro in the Roman era, of which remains such as catacombs and ruins of Roman villas have been found. It was an important fortified town during the Arab and the Norman occupation, and remained a regional centre. The medieval castle, the ruined Norman church and several baroque buildings testify to its rich history.

In the Second World War, Naro was damaged by aerial bombing.

Naro is famous for the festival of its local patron Saint, San Calogero, which is celebrated on June 18. On this day, a statue of the Saint is carried through the city streets in a procession with many participants.

External links

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